Is a Direct Line sale an inevitability?
Briefing: Even though it said it will not “engage further” after Aviva’s takeover attempt, is a Direct Line Group sale an inevitability?
Well, that came a little out of the blue.
While people seem to be fixated on the potential sale of Esure to suitors such as Allianz, Ageas and Aviva, with all interested parties due to go blow for blow
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